Monica Shahbaznia Alvarez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 750, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Let's Connect (424) 260-2874
I've 25 years of experience treating FAMILIES, COUPLES, INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS. I can help you identify your challenges, guide you to meet your goals, and support you in becoming your personal best! You have the ability to find strength within to welcome change & learn ways to improve your life & relationships. MARRIAGES & FAMILIES can be affected by stress, illness, trauma, misunderstandings, & various challenges. Unions can be rebuilt. CHILDREN & TEENS have wonderful & distinctive ways of expressing themselves. They can MEET THEIR GOALS when they REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL by understanding their strengths & weaknesses.
I am a FAMILY & CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST with specializations in PEDIATRIC and HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. Every family & individual is unique so I tailor various techniques and strategies to fit the specific challenges. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE for details about my education, training, and teaching experience at the David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA.
I practice with integrity and professionalism, providing my patients with the best care in a comfortable and tranquil setting. In our multi-cultural city, I provide unique support to those adapting to a new culture. Respectful of ALL cultures, creeds, orientations, and disabilities. Compassion & Respect are pillars of my practice.
Call or Email Monica Shahbaznia Alvarez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 260-2874
Let's Connect (424) 260-2874
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $235
- Couple Sessions $260
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 260-2874
Monica Shahbaznia Alvarez
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 20704 Monica Shahbaznia Alvarez
- In Practice for 27 Years
- Certificate from American Diabetes Association - Board Member
- Attended UCLA & Alliant International University CSPP - SF, PhD, Graduated 2002
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Illness & Medical issues
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Heath & Wellness
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Structural Family Therapy
Location
Primary Location
Private Practice
8500 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 750
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 260-2874Email me
Nearby Areas
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Monica Shahbaznia Alvarez
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 24 May 2023